Catastrophe Insurance Industry

Table of Contents

1. Catastrophe Insurance Worldwide

2. A Regional Perspective

2a. United States

• Hurricanes in 2007 to Influence Insurance Market in 2008
• The US Insurance Industry Achieves Best Underwriting Performance in 2006
• Table 1: US P&C Insurance Market (2005 & 2006): Insured Catastrophe Losses in US$ Billion
• Hurricane Havoc
• Hurricane Losses Expand Coverage for Homeowners Insurance
• Disaster Prone Areas Face Lesser Insurance Coverage
• Property & Casualty Insurance - Stunned by the Storms
• Table 2: US Property Insurance Market: Leading Disasters by Industry Losses in US$ Billion (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Natural Disasters - A Major Concern
• Table 3: Natural Catastrophes in the US (2005): Actual Loss in US$ Billion for Hurricane Dennis, Hurricane Rita, Hurricane Wilma, and Hurricane Katrina (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 4: US 10-Year Perspective for Catastrophes by Number of Disasters, Claims and Insured Loss for 1995-2004 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 5: US Catastrophe Losses by Type of Catastrophe (1985-2004) - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Losses for Tornadoes (Exclusive of Snow), Tropical Cyclones (Hurricanes, and Storms), Terrorism, Winter Storms, Earth-Quakes (Including Volcanic Eruptions), Wind/Hail/Flood, Fire, Civil Disorders, Water Damage, and Utility Service Disruption (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 6: Major Hurricanes in the US During 1989-2004 by Insured Loss in US$ Billion (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 7: US Landfalls & Hurricanes and Associated Deaths During 1989 - 2004 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Group Life Catastrophe Reinsurance Market
• Earthquake Insurance
• Flood Insurance
• NFIP in the Turmoil
• Surge in Flood Insurance Policies
• Risks in Coastal Insurance Markets
• National Flood Insurance Program
• Write-Your-Own Program
• Allison Does the Turnaround
• Reinsurers Bear the Brunt...
• Increased Flood Threat Props Up Demand for Insurance

2b. Canada

• Natural Disasters
• Floods
• Earthquake
• Catastrophe Reinsurance
• Frequent Natural Disasters Hamper Industry' s Growth

2c. Japan

• Market Overview
• Disaster Claims: Running Heavy on the Industry
• Table 8: Catastrophe Insurance Market in Japan: Disaster Claims Paid in Million Yen for 2005
• Earthquake Insurance
• Table 9: Japanese General/Non-Life Insurance Market: Claims Paid Under Earthquake Insurance on Dwelling Risks (In Billion Y) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Division of Earthquake Insurance
• Residential Risks
• Industrial Risks
• Effect of Kobe Earthquake...

2d. Europe

• Insured Losses Break Records in 2005
• European Insured Flood Losses in 2002
• Table 10: Major Events by Insured Losses in Europe: 1985-2000 (In US$ Billion) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Germany - The Hardest Hit
• Natural Catastrophe Insurance
• Allianz Bears the Brunt
• Table 11: Major Insurers Affected by August-2002 Flood in Europe Ranked by Losses (In ? Million) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 12: Major Reinsurers Affected by August-2002 Flood in Europe Ranked by Losses (In ? Million) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Major Hazards in the United Kingdom
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2. A Regional Perspective

2a. United States

• Hurricanes in 2007 to Influence Insurance Market in 2008
• The US Insurance Industry Achieves Best Underwriting Performance in 2006
• Table 1: US P&C Insurance Market (2005 & 2006): Insured Catastrophe Losses in US$ Billion
• Hurricane Havoc
• Hurricane Losses Expand Coverage for Homeowners Insurance
• Disaster Prone Areas Face Lesser Insurance Coverage
• Property & Casualty Insurance - Stunned by the Storms
• Table 2: US Property Insurance Market: Leading Disasters by Industry Losses in US$ Billion (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Natural Disasters - A Major Concern
• Table 3: Natural Catastrophes in the US (2005): Actual Loss in US$ Billion for Hurricane Dennis, Hurricane Rita, Hurricane Wilma, and Hurricane Katrina (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 4: US 10-Year Perspective for Catastrophes by Number of Disasters, Claims and Insured Loss for 1995-2004 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 5: US Catastrophe Losses by Type of Catastrophe (1985-2004) - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Losses for Tornadoes (Exclusive of Snow), Tropical Cyclones (Hurricanes, and Storms), Terrorism, Winter Storms, Earth-Quakes (Including Volcanic Eruptions), Wind/Hail/Flood, Fire, Civil Disorders, Water Damage, and Utility Service Disruption (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 6: Major Hurricanes in the US During 1989-2004 by Insured Loss in US$ Billion (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 7: US Landfalls & Hurricanes and Associated Deaths During 1989 - 2004 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Group Life Catastrophe Reinsurance Market
• Earthquake Insurance
• Flood Insurance
• NFIP in the Turmoil
• Surge in Flood Insurance Policies
• Risks in Coastal Insurance Markets
• National Flood Insurance Program
• Write-Your-Own Program
• Allison Does the Turnaround
• Reinsurers Bear the Brunt...
• Increased Flood Threat Props Up Demand for Insurance

2b. Canada

• Natural Disasters
• Floods
• Earthquake
• Catastrophe Reinsurance
• Frequent Natural Disasters Hamper Industry' s Growth

2c. Japan

• Market Overview
• Disaster Claims: Running Heavy on the Industry
• Table 8: Catastrophe Insurance Market in Japan: Disaster Claims Paid in Million Yen for 2005
• Earthquake Insurance
• Table 9: Japanese General/Non-Life Insurance Market: Claims Paid Under Earthquake Insurance on Dwelling Risks (In Billion Y) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Division of Earthquake Insurance
• Residential Risks
• Industrial Risks
• Effect of Kobe Earthquake...

2d. Europe

• Insured Losses Break Records in 2005
• European Insured Flood Losses in 2002
• Table 10: Major Events by Insured Losses in Europe: 1985-2000 (In US$ Billion) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Germany - The Hardest Hit
• Natural Catastrophe Insurance
• Allianz Bears the Brunt
• Table 11: Major Insurers Affected by August-2002 Flood in Europe Ranked by Losses (In ? Million) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 12: Major Reinsurers Affected by August-2002 Flood in Europe Ranked by Losses (In ? Million) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Major Hazards in the United Kingdom
• Catastrophe Exposure in the Nordic Region
• Switzerland - Low Coverage

2e. Asia-Pacific

• Insurance Industry Overview
• Strong Economy Peps Up the Market
• The Tsunami Disaster
• Insurance Protection in Tsunami Affected Areas
• Property Insurance Coverage
• Estimates of Insured Losses Due to the Tsunami
• Australia
• Insurance Industry Overview
• An Effective Distribution System
• Catastrophe Insurance in Australia
• Importance of Catastrophe Reinsurance
• Reinsurance Rate Journeys Southward
• Table 13: Major Catastrophes in Australia (1998-2001) - Losses in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

2f. Chile

• Chile at a Glance - Key Facts and Characteristics
• Insurance Industry Highlights
• Market Overview
• Current Scenario
• A Well Developed Market
• Regulatory Overview
• Insurance Legislations
• Taxation Structure
• Distribution Channels
• Natural Hazard Cover
• Earthquakes
• Table 14: Major Earthquakes in Chile During the 20th Century (Damages in US$ Million)
• Floods
• Other Hazards
• Catastrophe Reinsurance

2g. Peru

• Threat of Earthquakes

2h. Insurance Market in the Caribbean

3. Product Launches

• Allianz Releases Catastrophe Bond
• Travelers Establishes Catastrophe Bond Program

4. Recent Industry Activity

• TFIA and BancInsure Sign Agreement
• Hagelversicherung to Setup Unit in Czech Republic
• AXA Re Awarded Contract to Offer Humanitarian Insurance Coverage
• Vulcan Acquires International Catastrophe Insurance
• Grupo Bal Buys 40% Stake in GNP

5. Strategic Developments in the Past

• Max Re Acquires Stake in DaVinci Re Holdings
• Selective Insurance Group Calls Off Bid to Acquire Flood Business of Seibels Bruce
• Two Underwriting Associations in Florida to Merge
• XL London Market Merge Lloyd' s Syndicates
• Safeco Select Changes Name to Safeco Financial Institutions Solutions
• Selective Acquires Flood Insurance Business of Two Companies
• Chubb Corp, American International Group and GS Capital Partners Establish Reinsurance Joint Venture
• MMC Capital Establishes AXIS Specialty; New Company Begins Operations
• National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies Commences Catastrophe Facility

6. Focus on Select Players Worldwide

• Partner Reinsurance Company Ltd, Bermuda
• Sompo Japan Insurance Inc., Japan
• The Travelers Companies, Inc, US